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as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work
our biggest accomplishment this week was finishing the living room makeover
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as in execution
the doing of an action
your prompt accomplishment of this urgent project is much appreciated
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as in achievement
the state of being actual or complete
a long, difficult project whose accomplishment we wondered if we would ever see
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as in education
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
what his wife lacked in traditional accomplishment she made up for with a great generosity of spirit
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Recent Examples of accomplishment
This is our big technical accomplishment for this season.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
Despite his lifetime ban, Rose's accomplishments as a player remained widely respected.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
There is nothing wrong with speaking about accomplishments in a difficult sport that does involve individual achievements, even in a losing effort.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Although Melo made headlines for his accomplishments while playing in the NBA, his season at ‘Cuse is widely regarded as one of the most exciting times in his career.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 12 May 2025
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
Despite his lifetime ban, Rose's accomplishments as a player remained widely respected.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
There is nothing wrong with speaking about accomplishments in a difficult sport that does involve individual achievements, even in a losing effort.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Although Melo made headlines for his accomplishments while playing in the NBA, his season at ‘Cuse is widely regarded as one of the most exciting times in his career.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishment
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Entering the space with body fragrance and aroma brands like Veronique Gabai, and lifestyle retail spaces like Blind Barber providing body care and scents for men, Aroma 360 finds its success in its core room scents that are filling the air in high-end commercial spaces other than its own.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Enzo Maresca There’s a particular sort of person who tends to celebrate goals, wins, anything to do with sporting success really, not with obvious expressions of happiness, but with an intensity that might look like anger to the untrained eye.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Death by a firing squad is an option in Idaho, although the state hasn’t carried out an execution since 2012.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The country last carried out executions in July 2016, including executing three foreign citizens, according to the outlet.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Chelsea’s latest title has been a collective achievement, largely about being harmonious and disciplined, whereas their previous ones tended to have an obvious star: Bethany England, or Fran Kirby, or Sam Kerr, or Guro Reiten.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Acting legend Robert De Niro will also receive an honorary Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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In practice, patriotic education is often united with military training, and one of its explicit purposes is to encourage military service.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
20 May 2025
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The deficiencies cover overspending in more than 20 agencies across state government, ranging from the state police to the courts, along with the labor, housing, correction, education, early childhood, social services, and public health departments, among others.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
19 May 2025
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Purpose: Designing Workplaces That Drive Meaningful Connections Thriving employer brands create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.—
Smiti Bhatt Deorah,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The net operating loss also included $17 million in asset impairment and restructuring charges to close two fulfillment centers as part of an optimization effort.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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One particularly memorable experience was when something that initially seemed like a significant victory—outperforming a competitor in regional sales—soon turned into a stark realization when their groundbreaking smart home technology rendered our product line obsolete.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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This realization arrived as my Uber pulled up to the house, a sprawling mansion that sits atop a hill with a view of Kennesaw Mountain.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2025
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And this is one of the reasons why there are some people in the United States who kind of regard Putin as - as - as the savior of - of western civilization, or - or Christianity and so forth, which is obviously kind of a - a perverse view of him as well.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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In a modern civilization, all three—religion, democracy and international good faith—complement and support each other.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Each image in the series, which took Marcelin about five months to complete in its entirety, references Jordan, who Marcelin said is disappearing visually from pop culture.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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This iconic sneaker receives a distinctly feminine twist through its intricate embellishments, symbolizing Jordan Brand’s 40-year journey—from its foundation in sport to its elevated place in culture.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishment. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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